Housing Wealth

Housing Wealth
Author: Don Graves
Publisher: Housing Wealth Institute
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732027008

With the current retirement income crisis facing baby boomers and existing retirees, today's asset mangers, insurance agents and hybrid advisors need every viable resource to help their clients and sustain their practice. In Housing Wealth, American College instructor and reverse mortgage expert, Don Graves, distills more than 20,000 advisor/client engagements over two decades into practical, back-of-the-napkin, common sense strategies. Through simple case studies and easily applied concepts, the advisor will learn how today's reverse mortgage can: Increase Clients' Cash Flow and Preserve Assets from Premature Erosion Reduce the Most Common Risks to Retirement Income Optimize Retirement Outcomes for the Mass Affluent Improve Liquidity and Add New Dollars to Retirement Savings Help Advisors Create More Planning Opportunities from Existing Clients and Gain Access to New Ones Manage Tax Brackets and Keep Clients within Lower Adjusted Gross Income Boundaries Housing Wealth serves as the companion guide for The Certified Housing Wealth Advisor (CHWA) Curriculum. Learn more at www.HousingWealthInstitute.com

Reverse Mortgages

Reverse Mortgages
Author: Wade Donald Pfau
Publisher: McLean Asset Management Corporation
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Finance, Personal
ISBN: 9781945640049

Reverse mortgages have been surrounded by negativity. They were often mentioned alongside phrases like "last resort," "out of money," and "bad choice." In 2014, intrigued by the seemingly universal bad rap reverse mortgages had cultivated, Dr. Wade Pfau began researching them in depth. Over the course of the next year, he came to the conclusion that reverse mortgages aren't inherently a bad idea, though they are often misunderstood and not used in a most beneficial way. In fact, Dr. Pfau realized that reverse mortgages---when used correctly---can provide an added layer of security for retirees and allow them to enjoy retirement more by gaining liquidity from an illiquid asset. This second edition of the book is fully revised and updated for the modification of reverse mortgage rules affecting applications after October 2, 2017.

How to Make Your Money Last - Completely Updated for Planning Today

How to Make Your Money Last - Completely Updated for Planning Today
Author: Jane Bryant Quinn
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1982115831

NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED to reflect the changes in tax legislation, health insurance, and the new investment realities. In this “highly valuable resource” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Quinn “provides simple, straightforward” (The New York Times) solutions to the universal retirement dilemma—how to make your limited savings last for life—covering mortgages, social security, income investing, annuities, and more! Will you run out of money in your older age? That’s the biggest worry for people newly retired or planning to retire. Fortunately, you don’t have to plan in the dark. Jane Bryant Quinn tells you how to squeeze a higher income from all your assets—including your social security account (get every dollar you’re entitled to), a pension (discover whether a lump sum or a lifetime monthly income will pay you more), your home equity (sell, rent, or take a reverse mortgage?), savings (how to use them safely to raise your monthly income), retirement accounts (invest the money for growth in ways that let you sleep at night), and—critically—how much of your savings you can afford to spend every year without running out. There are easy ways to figure all this out. Who knew? Quinn also shows you how to evaluate your real risks. If you stick with super-safe investment choices, your money might not last and your lifestyle might erode. The same might be true if you rely on traditional income investments. Quinn rethinks the meaning of “income investing,” by combining reliable cash flow during the early years of your retirement with low-risk growth investments, to provide extra money for your later years. Odds are, you’ll live longer than you might imagine, meaning that your savings will stretch for many more years than you might have planned for. With the help of this book, you can turn those retirement funds into a “homemade” paycheck that will last for life.

Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages

Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages
Author: Harlan J Accola
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692044964

In this unorthodox retirement book, Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages: The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement, Harlan J. Accola is frank about the current state of retirement planning. As baby boomers reach the prime of their lives, they find themselves faced with new challenges. Ten thousand baby boomers retire per day, but there simply is not enough money to go around. If you want to have a fun and prosperous retirement, you are going to have to get creative. This is not your father's-- or your grandfather's retirement! Creative doesn't mean foolish- but it does mean different than what you have been thinking and what you have been told by conventional wisdom. This book is counterintuitive. The advice that Accola offers is guidance gleaned from over twenty years in the industry and collaboration with several financial planning experts and researchers referred to liberally throughout the book. The clear conclusion of the overwhelming evidence in the research shows that most people should get a reverse mortgage as soon as they are eligible at age 62- not 82 or 92 when they run out of money. Accola also understands the psychological barrier that arises when the reader hears the term "reverse mortgage." He asks, "If what you thought you knew about home equity and reverse mortgages was wrong, when would you want to know?" He warns that the longer it takes you or your family to find the truth, the more dangerous it is. He attests to the stability and efficiency of a reverse mortgage and teaches the reader how to safely and profitably use one of the largest assets you have stored in your net worth- home equity. Accola covers the following in the entertaining Cinderella fairy tale format: The scary landscape ahead for millions of unsuspecting Baby Boomers The basics of creating liquidity from your home equity The psychology behind accepting or rejecting reverse mortgages The importance of planning ahead and buying an umbrella before it starts to rain. Real and immediate action steps that will help you get the most out of your retirement In this easy-to-understand and fun guide, Accola presents step by step how to properly use home equity so you can enjoy the fourth quarter of your life and still leave a planned legacy for the next generation.

Wealthy Choices

Wealthy Choices
Author: Penelope S. Tzougros
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2003-11-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780471453963

Praise for Wealthy Choices "If you are at all interested in achieving financial freedom, you must read the powerful book, Wealthy Choices, by Dr. Penelope Tzougros. It will make you think about money in a different way and help you uncover some of the roadblocks preventing you from having a life of prosperity and abundance." –Robert G. Allen, author of the New York Times bestsellers, The One Minute Millionaire, Nothing Down for the ’90s, Creating Wealth, Multiple Streams of Income, and Multiple Streams of Internet Income "I’m planning to give this book to my friends. It is important and will enhance their lives. . . . So many people I know don’t have a handle on their finances, and it just boggles my mind that they don’t even think about this for the future. I saw myself in so many of the examples, even though I thought that none of the situations would ever apply to me." –Patty Wagstaff, first woman to win the title of U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and six-time member of the United States Aerobatic Team "To many questions about money, Penelope Tzougros gives common- sense and illuminating answers. Most individuals would benefit much from reading this book." –Jean-Marie Eveillard, Copresident, First Eagle Funds, and manager of several mutual funds "Here is a truly helpful book on how to deal with our finances. Tzougros’s years as a financial planner and sympathetic listener give her advice a special and convincing authority. If you’re afraid of money, this book teaches you how not to be. If you’re fortunate enough to have no serious money worries, you might enjoy reading this just for its good stories and sound, reassuring judgment." –Lloyd Schwartz, Pulitzer Prize winner, NPR commentator, and author of Goodnight, Gracie

The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty

The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty
Author: Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0804137374

Here at last are the hard-to-find answers to the dizzying array of financial questions plaguing those who are age fifty and older. The financial world is more complex than ever, and people are struggling to make sense of it all. If you’re like most people moving into the phase of life where protecting—as well as growing-- assets is paramount, you’re faced with a number of financial puzzles. Maybe you’re struggling to get your kids through college without drawing down your life’s savings. Perhaps you sense your nest egg is at risk and want to move into safer investments. Maybe you’re contemplating downsizing to a smaller home, but aren’t sure of the financial implications. Possibly, medical expenses have become a bigger drain than you expected and you need help assessing options. Perhaps you’ll shortly be eligible for social security but want to optimize when and how to take it. Whatever your specific financial issue, one thing is certain—your range of choices is vast. As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, what you need is deeply researched advice from professionals whose credentials are impeccable and who prize clarity and straightforwardness over financial mumbo-jumbo. Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and the Schwab team have been helping clients tackle their toughest money issues for decades. Through Carrie’s popular “Ask Carrie” columns, her leadership of the Charles Schwab Foundation, and her work across party lines through two White House administrations and with the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, she has become one of America’s most trusted sources for financial advice. Here, Carrie will not only answer all the questions that keep you up at night, she’ll provide answers to many questions you haven’t considered but should.

The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+

The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+
Author: Suze Orman
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1401959938

The instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER #1 PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT Revised & Updated for 2023 THE PATH TO YOUR ULTIMATE RETIREMENT STARTS RIGHT HERE! Retirement today is more complex than ever before. It is most definitely not your parents' retirement. You will have to make decisions that weren't even part of the picture a generation ago. Without a clear-cut path to manage the money you’ve saved, you may feel like you're all on your own. Except you're not—because Suze Orman has your back. Suze is America's most recognized personal finance expert for a reason. She's been dispensing actionable advice for years to people seeking financial security. Now, in this revised and updated Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, which reflects recent changes in retirement rules passed by Congress, Suze gives you the no-nonsense advice and practical tools you need to plan wisely for your retirement in today's ever-changing landscape. You'll find new rules for downsizing, spending wisely, delaying Social Security benefits, and more—starting where you are right now. Suze knows money decisions are never just about money. She understands your hopes, your fears, your wishes, and your desires for your own life as well as for your loved ones. She will guide you on how to let go of regret and fear, and with her unparalleled knowledge and unique empathy, she will reveal practical and personal steps so you can always live your Ultimate Retirement life. "I wrote this book for you," Suze says. "The worried, the fearful, the anxious. I know you need help navigating the road ahead. I've helped steer people toward happy and secure retirements my whole life, and that's exactly what I want to do for you."

Retirement Income for Life

Retirement Income for Life
Author: Frederick Vettese
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1773056417

Canada’s #1 bestselling retirement income book is now completely revised and updated. Vettese will show you how to mitigate risk and secure your financial future in these unpredictable times. As COVID-19 rocks the economy in an unprecedented black swan event, retirees and those who are preparing to retire need answers to pressing questions about their financial futures. Originally published in 2018, the second edition of Retirement Income for Life, has been completely revised and updated, and now includes: New chapters on early retirement, retiring single, what to do when one spouse dies young, and more. Three strategies for mitigating your personal financial risk in the current downturn in equities and other investment products. Advice on how to plan for (and even benefit from) the coming bear market, resulting from COVID-19, which will create unprecedented equity buying opportunities, possibly as early as 2021. Information on the impact of unbearably low interest rates on annuities and fixed income investments and what to do if you hold them. The reasons retirees should be deferring CPP until age 70 and why the case for this is stronger than ever. Author Frederick Vettese demystifies a complex and often frightening subject and provides practical, actionable advice based on five enhancements the reader can make to mitigate risk and secure their financial future. With over one thousand Canadians turning 65 every day, the cultivation of good decumulation practices — the way in which you draw down assets in retirement, ideally to have a secure income for the rest of your life — has become an urgent matter that no one can afford to ignore.